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$6M in Afterschool Funds Released After Federal Pause Shakes Montana Programs

Montana’s Office of Public Instruction confirmed Thursday the Treasure State received previously frozen federal funds, more than $6 million, allocated for afterschool programming.  The dollars were frozen for approximately three weeks while the Department of Education conducted a review. OPI shared a statement from the federal department earlier this month saying it would not release the funds […]

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Federal Funds for Afterschool and Summer Programs Released After Delay

HELENA — Advocates expressed concern at the start of July after federal grant funding that supports afterschool and summer educational programs was held up. That funding has now been released, but some of the grant recipients still have concerns about what’s going to come next. Watch the video for more on the delay in funding

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Half of Youth Media Institute Revenue in Limbo with Federal Funding Freeze

Half of MAPS Media Institute’s funding for this upcoming fall’s programming is in limbo after the federal government froze funds allocated for after-school programming across the country. The program has offices in Hamilton, Helena and Harlem, serving kids on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, providing free media arts education to middle and high school kids

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News Literacy Week, Lewis and Clark County MAPS Media Institute Teaches Production to Youth

HELENA — This week is the sixth annual News Literacy Week. Scripps News, MTN’s parent company, is partnering with the News Literacy Project for the event. Audio and visuals are crucial to accurate reporting, but the KTVH newsroom is not the only place to instill those skills in Lewis and Clark County. Media Arts in

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MAPS 2024 Montana Moments

HAMILTON, MT — In 2004, a retired Hollywood producer started a free, after-school program in Corvallis to teach high school kids filmmaking. Media Arts In The Public Schools, or MAPS, has now grown to include programs across the state. Based in Hamilton, MAPS Media Institute teaches youngsters film production, graphic design, music production, and new technology. For its

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